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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
FLOODED BY A DELUGE.
Great Damage Done to Property in the
Texan LowlandS,

IeX2n LOWlanCS.
CHICAGO, Sept Ia special to the Times
from Morgan, Tex,) says: The hardest
rain that ever fell in this country began
Tuesday night, and has continued without
cessation. The damage to farmers in the
low valley lands in every portion of the
country is estimated at thousands of dol
lars. The Texas Central, and Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe railroads are
badly damaged, and it will be
many days before either of them
can move trains The following business
houses, with all their goods, were swept
down Bosque river: Sellers & Hamilton's
dry goods store, Samuel Franks grocery
store, NJ. NJ. Chails grocery, J. H. Justices
saddle shop, Anderson's farniture store and
washed away. Besides these houses, which
are entirely gone, every house in town is
damaged.
LIFE ALL MANY HAVE LEFT.
Life is all that many of the citizens have
left.
At Whitney, twenty-five miles east in
Hill county, number of houses were
washed away.
At Meridian a man, whose name could
not be learned, was swimming to his house
to try /. nd save some of its contents, when
the water became too swift for his strength
forcing him into the current and drowning
him. Between here and Cleburne, distance
of thirty miles, there We're eight washouts
on the Santa Fe road Three of the num-
Der are large iron bridges which span Nolan
river.
At different points on the Texas Central,
between Morgan and Whitney, two large
iron bridges which have stood storms for
years are completely destroyed. Between
here and Hico, on the Central road, thirty
one miles distant, there are eleven bridges
washed away The loss to the railroad is
over 100000. No estimate can yet be made
of the loss in small towns and to farms
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
CANADA'S FISHERIES.
The First Conference VIII be Held at
Washington.

WASHINGTON, Sept. AL sorts of ru-
mors are current tonight relative to the ap-
pointment of the English Fisheries Commits
sion, and the probable course of the United
States in the premises. Only one thing is
certain up to this time. That is that
the United States will do nothing whatever
until officially informed as to the
action of Great Britain. The Com
missioners will come to Washington,
and will be accredited representatives
Of their government to enter into such ne
gotiations as can be agreed upon, The Sec
retary of State may treat with them di-
rectly in person, or through commissioners
appointed by the President for the purpose
In the latter event the American commits
soner will be simply a representative of the
State department and viii not form part
of Joint High Commission.
the President may deem it best
to appoint three commissioners to represent
the United States, although Gov. Porter,
the Assistant Secretary of State, is of the
opinion that this course is entirely unneces-
sary. Whether there is commission or
not, there will undoubtedly be convention
prepared before the meeting of Congress to
be submitted to the Senate for ratification.
What the action of the Senate will be is
problematical, but unless there is
a marked change of sentiment
in that body from that which existed last
year, any treaty is likely to fail.
1t is believed at the Department of
State that the first conference will
be held some time during the fall or
next winter. The place of meeting has not
yet been decided upon, but the indications
are that the negotiators will meet first in
Washington and then proceed to Halifax.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
PULLMAN'S CARVERS.
The Company Gives Into the Demands
Emphasized by Strike.


Emphasized by Strike.
CHICAGO, Sept. For the first time in
the history of the model village of Pullman
the Palace Car Company, for which all the
inhabitants work, were beaten to-day in a
strike. Ninety-three carvers employed in
the car shops quit in a body this
morning, because, as they stated, the
work at which they were able
to make the most money had been taken
from them and given to cabinet makers who
would do it cheaper. The foreman of the
department stated that the work was trans
ferred TO the cabinet makers simply be-
cause on account of tho rush of work
the carvers were unable to handle it.
The carvers are the best organized of any
of the workmen at Pullman, and their lead
ers stated emphatically during the after
noon that they would not go back unless
the work in question was given them again.
A conference was held with the foreman
before evening and the company decided to
accede to their demands. 1t is the first in
stance OF the kind on record. The carvers
viii return to work tomorrow morning.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
FLoRIDA's METROPOLIS.
A Steamship Employe Resigns-The
Board of Health.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. 1.-Clarence
Wagner, for fifteen years in the employ OF
the Clyde Steamship Line and acting agent
of the company in this city while Capt. J.
A. Leslie was absent ON vacation, resigned
his position to-day to go into business for
himself In Charleston. Mr. wagner was
FORMERLY the company's agent at Fernan-
dina. . IL
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
hold a board of health meeting in the city,
today. owing TO the absence OF several
r,hvHclans. DIR. Glennon, OF Cedar Keys.
Assistant Surgeon OF the Marine Hospital
Service, was, however, present and IA an
interview stated that he thought that
after september no fever would be
Ia Key West. He is well informed,
il rnember of the Internal. .onal Health
Assoc iation, and Is now on his way q
Washington 10 attend a nesting OK thas
body.
The City sexton reports seventeen deaths
in the asly for tine month of August
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
MR.. DAVIS COMING TO MACON.
The Ex-Confederate Veterans to Again
See the Old Chieftain.

MACON GA, Sept. 1.-Ex-P President JEFF
ferson Davis has accepted the invitation to
attend the State Fair in Macon on Oct. 90.
On that day there will be grand reunion
of all the surviving ex-Confederete soldiers
who can get here.
President Northen of the State Fair,
arrived here tonight from Beauvoir. he
found Mr. Davis suffering a little from a
wound received in his foot in the Mexican
rather visit Macon than any
CITY this far South. He would be delighted
to once again look on the surviving Confed
crate veterans. Mr.. Davis was captured
near Macon. He was always a favorite
here, and his acceptance OF the invitation
has set the people wild with joy. Mr.. Davis
viii be provided with a special bedroom car
direct from his home to Macon. Ten promi-
nent citizens, most of whom are his personal
friends, will accompany him to and fro.
NOT TO MAKE SPEECHES.
He will not be harassed by holding recep-
tions or making speeches, as his feeble health
will not permit IT, He will review the vet
erans in the State Fair Park. The railroads
win make close connections and run with
care. and only at comfortable speed in bring
ing him here. One OF the grandest recep-
tions ever given in the entire country will
be given ex- President Davis. The city will
be decorated profusely, and the main
street intersections will be covered
with arches. This will probably be
the last appearance OF Mr.. Davis
before so large gathering Of ex-Confeder-
ate soldiers, and will be made forever his
torical in the South Many old soldiers have
already written for the entrance Of the
names of their regiments to join in the re-
union. The railroad rate of 1c mile will
draw a l00,0 600 people. Georgia and the
South will turn out en- masse in this, proba-
bly, the last, public demonstration to the
head of the ex,Confederate government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
An Accident to Passenger Train
Fire at a Mill.

COLUMBUS, Ga, Sept. LA passenger
train on the Columbus and Rome railroad
yesterday had an accident which fortu-
nately did not result in any personal injury
The train was just ready TO leave Hines
tank when the boiler on engine No. 4 ex,
ploded, blowing out all the steam and
water and disabling the engine.
telegram was sent TO Columbus for
another engine, which pulled the
train TO Fortson, where part Of il was side.
tracked ard the passengers carried on tC
Greenville.
At O'Clock to-day fire occurred in the
picker-room Of tie Eagle and Phoenix Mil
No 3 and was thought to have been extin.
guished by the mill hands. when it broke
ont again. and as the steam pump was
so powerful it burst the hose several times.
The fire threatened to do great damage but
the water was finally secured and the fire
was extngiIished without any great dam.
age.
Tie committee appointed to arrange for
"A display tor Columbus at the Piedmont
Exposition will meet next week and make
all necessary arrangements.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
A BowLDER PUT ON THE TRACK
Having a Passenger for a Way Sta
ton All that Saved Train.

ton All that Saved Train.
PEKIN, ILL.,, Sept. IA bold attempt
was made last evening to wreck the Indiana,
Bloomington and Western eastbound pas
senger train that left Pelrn at o'clock
at Leslie station, six miles east of this city
The cast and westbound passenger trains
are due here at 3 o'clock. arriving and pass
ing at this point. The westbound pas
senger passed Leslie all right
1t was between this time and S:15 o'clock
that some persons carried large stone
weighing 200 pounds, twenty-five feet and
placed it between the rails of the main
track. The east-bound passenger train very
fortunately had passenger for Leslie sta
ton. The engineer was notified and had
slowed up, when his engine struck the stone
throwing over the stone, but the forward
trucks left the track. The train was de-
layed nearly an hour. Had it not
been for this one passenger
there would have been smash-up, as the
train would have dashed into this rock OBJ
struction at full speed. The only theory
given for the work is that of robbery. The
officials of the Indiana. Bloomington and
Western railroad will investigate the mat
tnt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
PERIL OF THE KNICKERBoCKER.
The Water Frequently Flooded the
Engine Room.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept 1T H Patterson,
a passenger on the steamer Knickerbocker,
which arrived here yesterday from New
York, several days overdue, says the
steamer encountered a gale early on the
morning of Aug. %, which soon developed
into a cyclone OF q eat severity The storm
continued forty-eight hours, during which
time everybody thought the ship would go
to pieces The ship was blown 800 miles ont
of her course. Then pipe burst, and the
steamer was further delayed forty-eight
hours, going under sail During the cyclone
the water broke over the snip, and at one
time there was considerable water in the
engine room.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
SACO'S SLICK CLERK.
An Attempt to Palm OF the Insanity
Plea on the Public.


SAoo, Me-, Sept 1.-Some friends of
Frank c. McNeilly, the absconding clerk of
the Saco Savings bank, think that he is do
ranged. They say he has been acting very
queerly, and has complained of head
trouble. When Cashier Kelley left the bank
in charge of the clerk the inner vault,
where the cash and securities were kept, was
locked. No one but the Treasurer and
President were supposed to know how
to open the safe but Nc
Nelly must have studied the combination
when the vault was open some time during
the Treasurer's absence and found il an
easy task to carry out his plan. He has
been living beyond his means ever since he
worked in the bank. He wore fine clothes,
often hired livery stable teams and always
had plenty of spending money. Some bills
he has left unpaid, together with sundry
amounts borrowed from friends. A few
days ago, when talking with q friend about
his future plans, he said ho expected 10 be
thousands OF miles away from here in Sep
tember. His mother is completely pros
trated by the shock. His brother Harry,
who holds a responsible position in the
American Express office, has gone to Mon
treal in search of the absconder Bank Ex-
aniner Richards began work on the books
to-day.
A NEW THEORY.
SACo, Me-, Sept. ], II p. M--From facts
that have been learned Treasurer Kelley
and other bank officers are led to ac-
cept an utterly new theory regarding
the robbery 1t was thought yesterday
that McNeilly must have studied the com
bination to the steel chest inside the inner
safe at some previous time while the Treas
urer was absent, and had kept his secret
until his plans were fully developed To-day
the bank officials think that McNeilly CON
fiscated the bonds on Aug. 1, while engaged
in cutting coupons, and that he did
not get across 10 the security vadlt on the
day he left the bank. What disposal he has
made of the negotiable bonds since Aug. is
not known, but he has been making frequent
trips TO Portland of late 1t is supposed he has
been taking steps toward selling them. The
So, 800 which he stole was all the cash
drawer in the safe contained, but had he
succeeded in working the combination of
the steel chest he could have taken
millions of money and negotiable
securities. This makes il seem all the more
probable that he did open the chest, but had
stolen the bonds on Aug. 1 when the coupons
were cut. In place of the package Of bonds
stolen he left IA dummy in the shape of a
package of old letters so that glance at the
pile of bonds would not have awakened sus,
picion.
State Detective True, on behalf of the
Saco Bank, has offered a reward of $500 for
the apprehension of McNeilly, the abscond
ing clerk, and $500 for the recovery of the
stolen bonds, or 81 900 for both. II is now
stated that the bonds are not registered, and
McNeilly may have realized on them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
DASHED FROM A BALLOON.
An Indian Aeronaut Loses His Hold on
a Trapeze Bar.

PRINCETON, No, Sept. l.-At the Mercer
county fair yesterday afternoon, Randall
Blakslee, a half breed Indian, made a
balloon ascension, hanging to trapeze bar
The balloon shot up suddenly, giving
Blaltslee wrench and he was unable to
pull himself up on the bar, but managed to
hold himself up by loop which
he had drawn around his wrist.
After travelling about mile and half,
reaching the altitude of 200 feet, the balloon
began 70 descend but the poor fellows
strength gave out, and when within 500 feet
of the earth his grip relaxed and he fell,
lighting on his feet IN a cornfield, his thighs
being broken and driven into the trunk of
his bodV
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Malta's Plague.

LONDON, Sept. LIN Malta, to-day, there
were 4 new cases of cholera and 3 deaths.
THE RECORD IN SICILY.
Rome, Sept LIN Catan!a to-day there
were reported fifteen new cases of cholera
and eight deaths, and in Palermo thirteen
new cases and six deaths Cholera has ap-
peared at Trapan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Southern Dentists.

FORTRESS MONROE, Sept. l--Clinics held
theattention OF the Southern Denial Associa-
tion to-day Papers were read 10y Dra
starr, OF Philadelphia; Parr and Evans, OF
New York Lester, OF Virginia; Datner, Of
South Carolina; Genese. Of Maryland: [:
Staples, OF Texas lyinckler, OF ,aorgls,
Morgan, of Missouri; Knapp, Of LouisiAra;
Patrick, of Illinois, and a lecture was de-
liverei by Dr. Younger, of California, on
the transplantation OF teeth, with practical
illustrations
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
e.ooo Tons of Wheat Sold.

SAN Francisco, Sept 1.-The sale Of
8 600 tons of wheat for the benefit OF the
creditors of the recent bull operators, Dres-
bach Il Rosenfeld occurred on the Produce
100 TONS was made at 81 per cental. The
succeeding 800 tons sold down 20 ! ~,
after which the price rose quickly 10 %,
and the final sales were made at ] ~. The
prices obtained were considerably higher
than had boon deemed possible.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
ERNRoTH WILL BE FOUGHT.
CITY OFFICIALS INsULTED.

The Duke Slept When They Came to
Pay Their Respects.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-When the British feet
which is cruising in the Mediterranean ar
rived at Bougie, Algeria, the officials Of the
place went aboard the flagship to pay their
respects to the Duke of Edinburgh Admiral
of the squadron. They were informed that
the Duke was in bed and retired without
having seen him. The French press is furi-
GUS at the way the officials were treated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Los Anpeles, Chinese.

Los ANGELES, CAL, Sep6. l.z-Chinatown
in this city was completely burned out -four
weeks ago and new location was decided
upon. The people gathered in such force al
the site of the proposed new Chinatown this
afternoon, and used such stormy language
that the owners had to promise not TO locate
the Chinese there. IL Is expected tnaC the
Chinese will find great difficulty in securing
any location in the city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Disasters to Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Sept. LA special
from Vicksburg to the Times Democrat
says: Gully IS per cent of the cotton in
the Rolling Fork, Deer Creek and Lake
Washington sections has been stripped Of its
leaves, as though fire had swept over the
fields which, three days ago, looked so
green and promising
A special from Carencro to the Times
Democrat says: Cotton in this section is
cut short fully 80 per cent. on account Of
WORMS y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Debt Statement.

WASHINGTON, Spet 1.-The debt state.
ment issued today shows the decrease of
the public debt during the month of August
to be $4, 500, AIS IL; the decline of the debt
since June 80, 1887, So, ,654. $40 "a, the cash
in the Treasury $449, ,991, 729 81; the gold
certificates outstanding SSS, 765,340, the sill
yer certificates outstanding S147 ,876, 1885, the
certificates of deposit outstanding $7,130,-
900; the legal tenders outstanding S346, ,6S1,
016; the fractional currency mot including
the amount estimated as lost or destroyed
81, 94S 39.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
WHIPPED BY WHITE GAPS.
A Band Similar to the Bald Knobbers
at Work in Indiana.


New ALBANY, IND, Sept TUESDAY
night a gang of lnwless men in Spencer
township, Harrison county, calling them
selves white Caps" took from his bed
John Hildebrant, a popular citizen, who last
April was elected Justice of the Peace by
nearly a unanimous vote, and, tying him to
a tree, beat him unmercifuily with hickory
switches They told him they were
not pleased with his decisions, and
charged him with cruelty 10
his family. The same night, at Depauw,
they warned a saloon-keeper TO stop selling
liquor and at Frenchtown they awakened
the postmaster, Paul Henriott, told him
what they had been doing and ordered him,
under penalty of 100 lashes to spread the
news quick They had previously warned
widow named Dougherty that SIG must
not marry a young man 10 whom she is
engaged. Her friends have organized for
her protection.
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best endeavors to restore representation
awarding to population the right of the ma
Jority to rule. We cordially invite the CO.
operation with us of all persons in accord
with these principles in our endeavor to
carry them into effect.
II. That we favor such legislation as will
grant to employees of corporations the lib
erty to buy of whom they please
The convention adjourned sine die.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Russia sends Out Rrutes.

which recently went to Kasngar has been
compelled to return to Khokand The
members of the mission SO outraged public
opinion in Kashgar by insulting Moham-
ncdau women that a riot against tho Rus
Sims WIS provoked. Ia this several Russians
typfe t.illsI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Jraig Tolliver's slayers Acquitted

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Sept. LA special TO
the Cotrier-Journdt troII Lexington. KY
says: "In the Rowan Circuit Court at
Morehead to-day Pigman and Perry,
charged with the murder OF Craig Toniver.
were cleared after two hours del beraton
OF the jury. Everything at Morehead IS
quiet and no danger IS apprehendsd from
an outbreak y
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
The Hurlburt Paper Company

SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Sept. 1.-The cred
itors of the Hurlburt Paper Company Of
South Lee met in this city to-day, md, utter
a stormy session, refused to compromise at
20c. on the dollar. The special committee
reported liabilities Of S5Ss,090 and the
assets at S25O,000. The affairs viii probably
be settled by regular insolvency proceed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
SWITCHES AT HIS DOORS.
The Man the Bald Knoboers Whipped
Still Pursued

SPRINGFIELD, Mo, Sept. Green
Walker, whom several Bad Knobbers at
OZARK were fined for whipping, has located
in tae eastern part Of Greene county. Since
settling there his neighbors' houses lave
frequently been barglarized Yesterday
morning Walker found bundle of hickory
switches at his front door, accompanied by
a written warning 70 leave the neighbor-
hood within one week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
A Gable Rate War.

NEW York, Sept The Commercial
Cable Company this morning issued a cir.
lar giving reduction Of cable rates. On
and arter Sept 70, 1851, the tariff viii be
Zee. per word 70 Great Britain, Ireland and
France and 15c. per word TO Germany.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02

TOULOUSE, sept. THE members OF the
reserve are rapidly arriving here and de-
parting for their quarters. Recruiting
commissions are working actively. Every
thing proceeds in an orderly and successful
fnanrtar
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
A sHIPWRECKBD CREW.
The Bark Lena from Pensacola Aban-
doned at Sea.

NEW York, Sept. 1.-The steamer City
of Alexandria, which arrived from Havana
to-day, brought the shipwrecked crew, sew
enteen men and the captain, of the German
bark Lena from Pensacola to the Neither
lands. She left Pensacola Aug. II, and ex-
perienced a storm on Aug. % which became
a hurricane on Aug. "a Her deckload be-
came loose and several of the crow were
hurt. The crew were about to take to the
boats when the schooner Morangie came
along and took them on board. The Mo
rangies provisions gave out, and the
steamer took the wrecked men on board
Aug 90. The men lost everything but
what they stood in.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
GOOD CHEER FOR COLORADO.
The Utes All on the Reservation and 6
Conference Arranged.

WASHINGTON, Sept 1.--Gen. Terry in
forms the War Department of the receipt
of the following telegram from Maj. Rand
lett, dated Fort Duchesne, Aug. 30: "Capt.
Dawson, with his troops, Indian Agent
Byrnes and the head men of the Utes started
yesterday to meet Gen. Crook and Gov.
Adams at Hooker. The Utes are all on the
reservation. There are no fears of any
leaving it. This can be assured the people
of Colorado"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Clase Factories stlll Idle.

PrrTsBuRG, Sept l.--NonGof the window
glass factories started up to-day. although
Sept. il The usual time Tor resuming work.
The worlsingmen remain firm In their de-
mands for the restoration Of 10 per cent.
that was taken of their wages several years
anO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-09-02
Germnny's Trndo Guilds.

BERLIN, Sent. Prince Bismarck, as
Minister 81 Commerce, has instructed the
provincial gUveraors 20 do their utmost TO
promote the ineretts Of trade guilds,
especially In tine direction Of their uniting
TO form or Join larger associations.
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persecution of the Heorews.

Moscow, Sept. lin consequence of the
ill-treatmcnt OF the jews al NovGarod Gen
BaroLef has sent circulars TO the authori-
ties ordcrIng them Ia hd0pt stringent meas
ures against violations o! tue law, and to
guarantee safety 30 all subjects of the Gar
without distinction.